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About Me

Welcome to Couples Thrive. I’m April.

I understand where couples get stuck and can help them make better sense of their relationship. I work with couples who feel lonely and frustrated and crave a safe haven where they can talk about their worries, fears and concerns without fear of judgment, disappointment or shame.

I help couples deal with moments of disconnection and create a space of safety where partners can reconnect with one another and provide shelter from heightened conflict, increased hostility and distress.

“Home” is in the arms of another, and with repetitive fights, misunderstandings and difficult communication styles, we often find ourselves yearning for that secure base we once had. Exasperated and hopeless when things don’t go as planned, we can feel more alone in our relationships than ever. We need loving contact like we need oxygen, and couples counseling can be a secure place to bridge the gap, speak more from the heart and work through tough seasons of life together.

I’m also a Bringing Baby Home Educator and help expecting and new parents prepare for life after baby by decreasing postpartum mood disorders, relationship conflict and hostility. Through therapy and my Bringing Baby Home workshop, I teach parents how to maintain a strong sense of friendship, improve intimacy and co-parent effectively.

In addition, I work with individuals and families who are struggling, overwhelmed and who feel restless in life. Individuals gain insight, clarity and a deeper understanding of their current circumstances, family struggles and life disappointments in order to achieve more strength and balance.

I’ve been helping individuals, couples and families for over 10 years and have an impressive background in couples and new-parenthood transitions. I have expert couples therapy training in Gottman-Method Couples Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, both research-based methods that help improve friendship, lessen conflict and strengthen the couple’s bond.

Education & National Presence

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Florida State University 2004

I am a guest blogger and regular contributor for The Gottman Institute. I have been featured as a marriage expert in the Boca Raton Observer and Brides Magazine. I have been interviewed as a nationally recognized couples therapist in the popular podcast, The Mastering Counseling Podcast and have been named 1 of 3 best marriage therapists in the Fort Lauderdale area by threebestrated.com.

If you’re going through a challenging circumstance or relationship struggle, an experienced and skilled therapist can help. Contact me for a free consultation for individual, family or couples counseling and sign up for my Couples Thrive Tip Sheet to receive expert therapeutic advice, actionable guides, creative tools and resources so that you stay active and engaged in your relationship.

My Personal Manifesto

My first thought when I wake up in the morning is…

“I need coffee NOW in order to be the loving, fun and inspirational mother that I strive to be for my son.”

After that, “I need MORE coffee if I’m ever going get this right!”

My heart glows when I’m able to help my clients achieve thriving relationships…

My heart breaks when I see individuals doubt themselves and not live up to their full potential.

When my clients can trust me enough to share their most intimate life experiences, tender vulnerabilities and deepest longings with me…

I feel moved, privileged and honored to work with them.

In my world, self-acceptance is an absolute necessity.

To love yourself means being able to love others wholeheartedly and therefore, have more satisfying relationships.

Wine and cheese- any day of the week- is always a fabulous idea.

Disney portrayals of “happily-ever-after” are overrated, yet giving up on finding true love is a definite NO-NO.

Striving for unconditional love is at the core of who we are as human beings.

At the end of the day, snuggling up with my son and cozying up to my husband is all that really matters.